Emi Martinez

[martin o`who??]

If England play Argentina in the semis, there's a high percentage chance of some Emi shithousery which will mean staying in England might become more difficult.

I'd be interested to know if he's ever been caught on camera singing the anti English shit they obsess about in their dressing room.

[cdbearsfan]

Why? Seems an entirely pointless thing to worry about.

[Sexual Ealing]

Why wouldn’t he, anyway? It’s all ‘banter’, isn’t it?

[Crown Hill]

It’s a big part of their national identity. They sang a different but similar song four years ago and I’m sure he was singing that. A lot of countries define national identity around anti English sentiment.

[PeterWithesShin]

Makes a change from them singing racist songs about France.

[brontebilly]

With Juve pissing about over a fee, surely it’s down to the Villa to say ‘put up or fuck off’.

I’m guessing Juve hope Emi agitates enough over a move that we decide to give him away.

Or we have committed to letting him go this summer. Timing might be right to move him on, small bit of a slide last season performance and availability wise. Last thing we need is a Shay Given type collapse. Replacing him ain't easy - distribution, shot saving, presence. Let's face it, he has a bit of an aura about him. I've not really seen enough of James Trafford who we have been long linked with, how does he match up?

[Dogtanian]

It’s a big part of their national identity. They sang a different but similar song four years ago and I’m sure he was singing that. A lot of countries define national identity around anti English sentiment.

Well, the world does need something to unite everyone, why not that?

Harmony through hatred, marvellous!

[Tuscans]

As things stand, Aston Villa have no interest in negotiating with Juventus, or anyone else, over Emi Martínez — their plan is to keep him.
@mjmarr_star

[eamonn]

Go on Matty Maher - punch that poser Romano in the solar-plexus and tell him you're the proper newshound in these parts!

[Dogtanian]

Go on Matty Maher - punch that poser Romano in the solar-plexus and tell him you're the proper newshound in these parts!

Violence begets violence.